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Gatcliffe Family History

Gatcliffe Surname Meaning

from Gatley (Cheshire) earlier Gateclyve.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gatcliffe family from?

You can see how Gatcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatcliffe family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gatcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gatcliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gatcliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gatcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Gatcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gatcliffe. 100% of Gatcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Gatcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatcliffe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Gatcliffe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Gatcliffe. For the veterans among your Gatcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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